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time spent before the T.V. to understand the scriptures, their old age would be so rich and dignified. When a powerful enemy like death can strike anytime, whose shelter should one take ? television's ? or scriptures'?
We all understand that there is a time limit for having lunch and it is improper to sit longer at the lunch table. This rule applies not only to food, but this is a standard rule applicable age-wise for all the spheres of sensual pleasures.
After a whole day's labour if you can be stress free and sleep well, it is the sign of a healthy body. Whereas in the twilight years of life, being free from sensual pleasures and going deep into the realms of spirituality are the sign of a healthy mind. Even otherwise, indulging in sensual pleasures is contrary to the true nature of the soul. Hence such indulgence has no place in the realms of spirituality. And old age is such a state where indulgence in sensual pleasures is harmful even to the body also. Hence at this age you have to abandon the longing for fulfillment of sensual pleasures. Nature also facilitates the abandonment of such cravings, by weakening the body.
The five senses that we are born with become weak as old age approaches. The eye-sight, hearing, etc. become weak while the limbs which help to perform activities get tired easily. The sharpness and intensity of all the senses diminish. These are the times when it is necessary to reduce your desires to see external things or know about them, to speak or to listen and
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